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Rifle · CIP

9.3x62mm Mauser

9.3x629.3 Mauser9.3x62mm

Premier European dangerous game cartridge.

Caliber
0.3661″ · 9.3 mm
Introduced
1905
Case
Rimless
Parent
8x57mm Mauser
Primary use
Hunting
Status
Active
Velocity2,300–2,500 fps
Energy3,200–4,000 ft·lb
Typical grains250 · 285 · 286 gr
Identity
Introduced
1905
Type
Rifle
Origin
Germany
Inventor
Otto Bock
Manufacturer
Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken
Standard
CIP
Status
Active
Availability
Common
Build
Case capacity
75 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:14
Primer
Large Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
56,000 psi
Eff. range
250 yd
Max range
3500 yd
Recoil
22–30 ft·lb

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — HSM Trophy Gold 286 gr, 2,360 fps, BC 0.263 G7 · 100 yd zero.

overlay up to 2
RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Drop (MOA)
0 yd23593534-1.5″—
100 yd220230790.0″0.0
200 yd20512670-5.7″-2.7
300 yd19042302-19.6″-6.3
400 yd17621972-43.2″-10.3
500 yd16251677-78.0″-14.9
600 yd14931415-126.0″-20.0

Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →

Performance

Best for HuntingHSM Trophy Gold286 gr · Berger VLD · 2,360 fps · BC 0.263 G7Buy now →

Buy links open 9.3x62mm Mauser ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀9.300.366✓
Neck ⌀9.920.391✓
Shoulder ⌀11.450.451✓
Shoulder angle17.5°—✓
Base ⌀12.100.476✓
Rim ⌀11.950.470✓
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.300.051✓
Neck length7.780.306≈
Case length62.002.441✓
Overall length83.603.291✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 9.3x62mm Mauser is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 104 active loads across 21 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 108 →.

BrandLoadGrainBulletFPSft·lbBC
HSMTrophy Gold286Berger VLD2,3603,5360.263 G7
NormaTipstrike232Tipstrike Polymer Tip2,6903,727—
Prvi PartizanPPU Rifle232FMJ2,6253,549—
NormaEcostrike200Ecostrike Lead-Free Polymer Tip2,6253,060—
NormaOryx232Oryx2,6253,549—
FederalPower-Shok232DGS2,6253,549—
NoslerSafari232Solid2,6253,549—
HornadyLEVERevolution232DGX Bonded2,6253,549—
Sellier & BellotRifle232FMJ Solid2,6253,549—
NormaTipstrike232Polymer Tip2,6253,549—
HSMHSM Trophy Gold232Monolithic Solid2,6253,549—
RWSRWS Rifle232Monolithic Solid2,6253,549—
NormaAfrican PH232Bonded Soft Point2,6253,549—
RWSRWS ID258ID SP2,5593,751—
BarnesVOR-TX TSX BT250TSX BT2,5503,609—

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

1 reloading powder listed for 9.3x62mm Mauser, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

Reloader 19
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Firearms chambered in 9.3x62mm Mauser

12 models in the database chamber 9.3x62mm Mauser. Browse all →

CZ 600 Lux 9.3x62mmSauer 100 Pantera .308 Win 20-inchSauer Classic Plus XTSauer 101 Forest XT .308 Win 20-inchSauer 101 Highland XP .308 Win 20-inchJohn Rigby & Co. Highland Stalker 9.3x62mmTikka T3x Hunter 9.3x62Tikka Tikka T3x Lite .308 Win 22.4-inchTikka T3x Lite .243 WinTikka T3x Lite 9.3x62mm 22.4-inchTikka T3x Lite 9.3x62mm 24.4-inchTikka T3x Hunter .260 Rem

Connected reference

Loads108 factory loads for 9.3x62mm Mauser↗Reloading1 suitable powder — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in 9.3x62mm Mauser↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Developed in 1905 by Otto Bock for hunting German colonial territories in Africa. Designed to fit standard Mauser 98 actions while providing dangerous game power. Became immensely popular with professional hunters and colonials. Regarded by many as the perfect all-around African cartridge. Still widely used in Europe and Africa today.

FAQs

What twist rate does 9.3x62mm Mauser use?
9.3x62mm Mauser typically uses a 1:14 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 9.3x62mm Mauser?
9.3x62mm Mauser uses a 0.3661″ (9.3 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 9.3x62mm Mauser still in production?
9.3x62mm Mauser is active; typical availability is common.
What is 9.3x62mm Mauser used for?
9.3x62mm Mauser is primarily used for hunting.
What is 9.3x62mm Mauser based on?
9.3x62mm Mauser is derived from the 8x57mm Mauser case.
What are the best powders for 9.3x62mm Mauser?
Reloading powders commonly listed for 9.3x62mm Mauser include Reloader 19.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 104 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →